The journey of preparing for the English section of the NDA & CDS 2 2025 Exams requires a systematic approach, conceptual clarity, and ample practice. With this vision, English Revision Live Class 5 was conducted, focusing on three crucial areas: Active Passive Voice, Direct Indirect Speech, and Matching List. The class was designed to strengthen candidates’ understanding of grammar, sentence transformation, and vocabulary association while offering them extensive MCQ practice for revision.
1. Active Passive Voice – Strengthening Sentence Transformation Skills
One of the central components of Class 5 was Active and Passive Voice, an essential grammar topic frequently tested in competitive exams. Candidates practiced MCQs where they had to change sentences from active to passive form and vice versa without altering the meaning.
The discussion highlighted:
- Rules of converting transitive verbs into passive form.
- Handling interrogative and imperative sentences in passive voice.
- Common traps such as wrong tense usage or omission of the subject.
Through this, students reinforced their understanding of sentence construction and improved their ability to quickly identify the correct transformation in exam conditions.
Directions: In the questions below the sentences have been given in Active/Passive voice. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Passive/Active voice.
Q) The police could arrest him for rash driving.
a) He will be arrested by the police for rash driving.
b) He could be arrested by the police for rash driving.
c) He would be arrested by the police for rash driving.
d) He can be arrested by the police for rash driving.
Ans. (b)
Q) They ought to follow the rules carefully.
a) The rules might be followed by them carefully.
b) The rules may be followed them carefully.
c) The rules ought to be followed by them carefully.
d) The rules will be followed by them carefully.
Ans. (c)
Q) They might ask you some money.
a) You might be asked some money by them.
b) You may be asked some money by them.
c) You will be asked some money by them.
d) You should be asked some money by them.
Ans. (a)
2. Direct and Indirect Speech – Mastering Reported Narration
The second focus area was Direct and Indirect Speech, another high-scoring yet tricky grammar topic. MCQs were framed to test candidates’ knowledge of tense changes, pronoun shifts, and handling of time/place expressions during narration.
The class emphasized:
- Stepwise transformation from direct to indirect and vice versa.
- Rules of reporting statements, commands, requests, and questions.
- Avoiding common mistakes like misusing reporting verbs or keeping tense unchanged.
By solving MCQs, aspirants not only revised the rules but also learned how to apply them under exam pressure, ensuring accuracy in spotting the correct reported speech.
Directions: In the questions below the sentences have been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect / Direct Speech.
Q) She said to her friend, “I know where is everyone”
a)She told that she knew where was everyone.
b)She told her friend that she knew where was everyone.
c)She told her friend that she knew where is everyone.
d)She told her friend that she knows where was everyone.
Ans. (b)
Q) “Please don’t go away”, she said.
a)She said to please her and not go away.
b)She told me to go away.
c)She begged me not to go away.
d)She begged that I not go away.
Ans. (c)
Q) Nita ordered her servant to bring her cup of tea.
a)Nita told her servant, “Bring a cup of tea.”
b)Nita said, “Bring me a cup of tea.”
c)Nita said to her servant, “Bring me a cup of tea.”
d)Nita told her servant, “Bring her that cup of tea.”
Ans. (c)
3. Matching List – Vocabulary Association & Conceptual Clarity
The final part of the session dealt with Matching List questions, which tested candidates’ vocabulary, general awareness, and word association skills. This section required matching terms with their related meanings, synonyms, categories, or applications.
The MCQs in this part:
- Enhanced students’ word power and contextual understanding.
- Encouraged quick recall and analytical thinking.
- Exposed candidates to new words, their groupings, and precise usage.
Such exercises are highly beneficial as they improve both vocabulary and reasoning, two vital areas in the English section of NDA & CDS exams.
Practice-Oriented Learning for Exam Readiness
The class maintained a strong focus on MCQ-based practice so that aspirants could revise effectively. Each question was discussed with explanations, enabling candidates to identify patterns, eliminate incorrect options, and refine their answering techniques. The interactive discussions further ensured clarity and boosted confidence ahead of the upcoming exams.
Conclusion
English Revision Live Class 5 successfully covered three integral topics – Active Passive Voice, Direct Indirect Speech, and Matching List – offering candidates both revision and exam-level practice. By engaging with diverse MCQs, aspirants sharpened their grammar transformation skills, improved reported speech accuracy, and expanded vocabulary knowledge.
This comprehensive revision session acted as another stepping stone in helping NDA & CDS 2 2025 aspirants strengthen their English section performance, enhancing both speed and accuracy in the examination.
